• December calls for holiday baking and kitchens everywhere become filled with smells of freshly baked cookies, cakes and cupcakes to share.   This year, why not add a touch of homemade magic to your holiday baking by crafting your own natural food colouring? Using ingredients you already have in your pantry, you can whip up colourful, safe, and kid-friendly colours to decorate all your festive treats.  Why make natural food colouring? Store-bought food colouring may be convenient, but it often contains synthetic chemicals that can leave an off-putting taste. Natural food dyes, on the other hand, are gentle on the…

    The countdown to Christmas has begun, and one thing the team is sure to enjoy this year is dessert! This indulgent black tiramisu with juicy cherries from CherryTime  is the perfect definition of a dreamy treat and an absolute must-try this festive season. ALSO SEE: Strawberry lemonade https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/strawberry-lemonade

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    Celebrate the festive season in style with these dazzling mini pavlovas – and the best part? These are SUPER easy to make!  Their crisp, airy meringue bases are…

    Do you have vegans or vegetarians on your guest list over the holidays? Don’t fret! This delicious hasselback butternuts with bay leaves, cinnamon and sage dish is all you need to whip up an unforgettable spread. Be sure to make extra, though, as meat eaters will want to tuck in, too ALSO SEE: Angel snow-globe cake with brandy-butter icing Recipes by Claire Ferrandi and Dashania Murugas Photographs by Dylan Swart

    This strawberry lemonade is sweet, zesty and just what you need for those sunny December afternoons. Whether you’re poolside or hosting, it’s your go-to sip for summer vibes.…